Map of Spain showing where the Martorella arms are recorded
The Martorella arms were recorded in Valence, c. 1722.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in Spain in this period.
Philip V of Spain
Sovereign of the period
Philip V of Spain
1714–1724
Reigning in Spain when the Martorella arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Spain
In Spain, a coat of arms was considered a form of property that belonged to the entire family line. These arms were passed down from a father to all his children equally. Younger branches of the family usually kept the original design without needing to add any special marks to distinguish their specific line.
Granting authority
The Cronista Rey de Armas was the official body that regulated and granted coats of arms throughout Spain.
How they got arms
Families often obtained their arms through royal grants or by proving their noble status to the official heraldic authority.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the registers of the Cronista Rey de Armas starting in 1496.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Spain.
Origin & History of the Martorella Family in Spain
The surname Martorella traces its roots to the Mediterranean regions, where it evolved as a descriptive name rooted in the Latin word "martulus," meaning hammer. This suggests that early ancestors were likely skilled metalworkers or blacksmiths, a profession that was essential to the growth of local villages. By 1722, records confirm that members of the family were established in the city of Valence. During this period, families in the region often lived in close-knit communities where their trade defined their social standing and daily life. As the family grew, they became integrated into the local economy, contributing to the development of the area through their craftsmanship and trade. This history reflects a lineage built on practical skills and a steady presence within the evolving landscape of eighteenth-century Europe.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Myrtus
A Latin term referring to the myrtle shrub or plant.
This name
MartorellaA topographic name for someone who lived near a place where myrtle bushes grew.
also spelled
Martorel
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Alcover, Antoni M. and Moll, Francesc de B., Diccionari català-valencià-balear, 1962
Moll, Francesc de B., Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Arxiu del Regne de València, Protocolos Notariales de Valencia, 1722
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